The bzip2 crate has transitioned from C to a 100% Rust implementation with the release of version 0.6.0, enhancing performance and cross-compilation capabilities.
The new Rust implementation typically outperforms the original C version and facilitates easier cross-compilation, eliminating previous issues associated with C dependencies.
Key performance improvements were noted in both compression and decompression speeds across multiple test cases.
The transition has resolved difficulties in cross-compiling projects with C dependencies, making it compatible with platforms like Windows and Android.
Removing the C dependency also prevents symbol conflicts and improves maintainability.
The updated implementation successfully passed an audit with minor issues, improving its reliability.
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